Marching inside

My Spiritual Journey I grew up deeply rooted in Jainism. From childhood, I absorbed its discipline, its clarity, and its emphasis on self-effort. Our home was filled with an atmosphere of faith and simplicity. I would often hear my elders speak of the soul as eternal and pure, and karmas as dust particles that cover it. The message was clear: no guru, no god, no Tirthankara can remove my karmas. Only I, through my awareness, restraint, and discipline, can cleanse my soul. This teaching sank deep into my heart. It gave me a strong foundation for life. I learned early the importance of ahimsa — to be mindful in action, in words, and even in thought. I practiced truthfulness, self-restraint, i believed fully that the soul’s liberation rested only on my own effort. This clarity gave me inner strength, and for many years I felt content in it. Yet life, in its mysterious way, opened another door for me when  Heartfulness (Sahaj Marg)  entered my world. At first, I resisted the pull....